Siirtopäätökset

Siirtopäätökset are formal decisions issued by a public authority or an organization operating under public law to transfer a person, case, service, or responsibility from one organizational unit to another. The term is used mainly in Finnish public administration, particularly within municipalities, health care, social services and education. A transfer decision typically identifies the subject to be transferred, the receiving unit, the legal or policy basis for the transfer, the effective date, and any conditions or transitional arrangements. It may involve the transfer of a patient between health care facilities, the assignment of a welfare case to another municipality or service provider, or the reallocation of a student or school-related responsibility.

Legal framework and procedures: Transfer decisions are made under the general rules of administrative decision-making. They must be grounded in applicable law, include a justification, and provide information on how to appeal or challenge the decision. In Finland, decisions within public administration are subject to the Administrative Procedure Act and related statutes, which regulate notification, time limits, and avenues for review. The effect of a siirtopäätös is to reassign duties, resources, or eligibility criteria to the designated recipient; it may require coordination between units and may have budgetary or personnel implications.

Impact and examples: For individuals, a transfer decision can alter where services are received or who administers a case. For organizations, it can affect workload, accountability, and inter-unit cooperation. See also: siirtäminen, päätös, hallinto-oikeus, kunnallinen hallinto.